West African maritime link moving ahead West African maritime link moving ahead Praia-Dakar maritime could be operational by 2026 Thursday, July 3, 2025 0 604 SENEGAL: The Dakar-Praia maritime link, scheduled to be operational by the end of 2026, came under discussion at a workshop that kicked off on Monday in Dakar to evaluate and validate the financial options available to implement the strategic link.
Curbing harmful dust in port Curbing harmful dust in port Fogging units installed in Port of Mombasa Thursday, July 3, 2025 0 480 KENYA: Two new mist blower fogging units have been installed at the Port of Mombasa to curb harmful dust emissions during bulk cargo operations.
Sharks migrate from Kenya to Pretoria Sharks migrate from Kenya to Pretoria SOUTH AFRICA: The three Blacktip Reef Sharks that landed at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport recently after a 10-hour flight... Thursday, July 3, 2025 0 817
Navy aims to strengthen women in leadership Navy aims to strengthen women in leadership KENYA: The Women Leadership Development Course (WLDC), an initiative by the Kenya Navy and funded by the Danish Government through the... Wednesday, July 2, 2025 0 482
Addressing the urgent need for reform in African fishing sector Addressing the urgent need for reform in African fishing sector UGANDA: Recognising the essential role that fisheries and aquaculture play in the lives of over 10 million Africans, most of whom are among the... Wednesday, July 2, 2025 0 475
Malawi calls for action against fraudulent use of registry Malawi calls for action against fraudulent use of registry MALAWI: Responding to news articles highlighting the fraudulent use of Malawi as a flag state, the Ministry of Transport and Public Works has... Tuesday, July 1, 2025 0 1601
Fishing industry invited to engage on new fishing vessel regulations Fishing industry invited to engage on new fishing vessel regulations SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) will host two stakeholder engagements in July with the fishing industry to... Monday, June 30, 2025 0 663
Seafarers recognised across Africa - and the world Seafarers recognised across Africa - and the world The International Day of the Seafarer was celebrated across Africa yesterday as several maritime administrations hosted functions and posted... Thursday, June 26, 2025 0 725
0 Ports MRA Online Monday, June 8, 2026 SANParks invites comment on west coast marine protected area plans SOUTH AFRICA: South African National Parks (SANParks) is giving the public until 3 July 2026 to comment on its draft management plan for the West Coast National Park Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Islands and Langebaan estuarine lagoon, covering...
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, June 1, 2026 Eastern Cape courts Italian maritime business SOUTH AFRICA: Engagements with boatbuilders, cruise ports, training academies, business councils and maritime businesses across Italy have resulted in invitations to industry events and even letters of intent to establish twinning partnerships...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, May 29, 2026 Landmark judgement against African State Equatorial Guinea has been found to have unlawfully arrested and detained a Marshall Islands-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) and its 26-man crew, and must pay compensation exceeding US$ 12 million plus EUR 2 million in a landmark ruling...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The real cost of Hormuz tensions brought home TANZANIA: The true cost of the ongoing tensions between the United States of America and Iran was brought home this week when the body of a young Tanzanian seafarer was repatriated to the country.